Monday just wasn't the day for South Sumter's offense. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Central Bears on Monday. The match marked that first time this season in which South Sumter was not able to get on the board.
Bryson Mitchell was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On Central's side, Tristan King made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). King was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
King wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jayden Warren, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
South Sumter has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Central, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-7.
South Sumter is on the road again on Tuesday to play Springstead at 4:00 p.m. As for Central, they will be playing at home against River Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Central's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so River Ridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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